Faculty of Agriculture & Veterinary Medicine (FAg / FVM): Recent submissions
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An in-vitro criterion for comparative assessment of fertility characteristics of bull semen in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2016)The goal of a contemporary dairy farmer is to maximise the efficiency of milk production. Reproductive efficiency of the cow and bull fertility is major component of efficient production. General macro- and micro semen ... -
Effects of effluent contaminated river water on testicular histology of mice
(University of Nairobi, 2016)Mature male mice were used to study the possible effects of effluent contaminated river water on reproduction using testicular histopathology. Freshly collected contaminated river water was supplied to the caged mice daily ... -
Levels of 17β steroid and alkylphenol estrogenic endocrine disrupting compounds in Nairobi river
(University of Nairobi, 2016-10)Water polluted with endocrine disrupting compounds (EDCs) has been demonstrated to cause reproductive problems in humans and wildlife. Rivers flowing through urban settlements have been shown to contain contaminated ... -
Knowledge and practices of the residents living along the Nairobi river riparian on the use of the contaminated river for farming and its effects on animal reproduction
(University of Nairobi, 2016)Residents practising pig farming along the Nairobi River Riparian in Kenyawere interviewed to evaluate theirknowledge and practices on the use of the contaminated riverfor farming and its effects on animal reproduction. ... -
Effects of exposure to effluent contaminated river water on boar reproduction
(University of Nairobi, 2016)This study was designed to evaluate the effects of exposure of boars to wastewater/effluent contaminated water on testicular function. Boars reared on contaminated water were purchased, and their testicular tissue was ... -
Occurrence of nosema species in honey bee colonies in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2016)Honey bees (Apis mellifera) provide critical pollination services and livelihood for small-holder farmers in Kenya, thus contributing to nutrition and food security. While honey bee colonies in North America and Europe are ... -
Male annihilation technique using methyl eugenol for field suppression of bactrocera dorsalis (hendel) (diptera: tephritidae) on mango in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2016)The Oriental fruit fly, Bactrocera dorsalis (Hendel), is one of the most devastating tephritid fruit flies of horticulture worldwide. Field trials were carried out for two seasons on mango (Mangifera indica L.) to evaluate ... -
Carotenoid profiling of the leaves of selected African eggplant accessions subjected to drought stress
(University of Nairobi, 2016)African eggplants (Solanum aethiopicum and S. macrocarpon) are among the most economically important and valuable vegetable and fruit crops. They are a major source of biologically active nutritional substances and metabolites ... -
Consumer demand for value-added products of African indigenous vegetables in coastal Kenya: the case of sun-dried and frozen Cowpea leaves
(University of Nairobi, 2016)Some recent efforts to improve the food and nutrition security of rural households have focused on the promotion of African indigenous vegetables (AIVs). This has been due to the challenges smallholder farmers face in ... -
Cost of production, marketing and revenue generation from Somali camel breed in Isiolo and Marsabit counties of northern Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2016)This study was carried out in Isiolo and Marsabit Counties of northern Kenya to understand the marketing and profitability potential of Somali camel reared for milk and beef. The study involved a survey where 91 and 120 ... -
Assessing the effect of charcoal production and use on the transition to a green economy in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2016)The purpose of this study was to assess the effect of charcoal production and use on the transition to a green economy in Kenya. This study identified the target tree species that are a source of charcoal consumed in Nairobi ... -
Effects of dietary Moringa oleifera leaf meal supplementation on chicken intestinal structure and growth performance
(University of Nairobi, 2016)Introduction: This study examined the effect of dietary Moringa oleifera leaf meal (MoLM) supplementation on intestinal structure vis-à-vis body weight gain in chickens. Materials and Methods: A total of 120-day-old Arbor ... -
Value chain analysis of grass seeds in the drylands of Baringo county, Kenya: a producers’ perspective
(University of Nairobi, 2016)Pastoral households are increasingly practising fodder production in response to forage scarcity associated with land degradation, climate variability and change. Understanding the grass seed value chain is a prerequisite ... -
Temporal relationship between climate variability, prosopis juliflora invasion and livestock numbers in the drylands of Magadi, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2016)A study was conducted to determine the association of climate variability, Prosopis juliflora spread, and other vegetation trends with livestock population dynamics in Kajiado County, Kenya. Monthly rainfall, mean monthly ... -
Effects of holistic grazing management on milk production, weight gain, and visitation to grazing areas by livestock and wildlife in laikipia county, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2016)Background Grazing is an important management tool for maintaining healthy ecosystems and improving rangelands productivity. However, its effectiveness for this purpose is dependent on timing and frequency of grazing, ... -
Differences of soil properties between planned and unplanned grazing sites in semi-arid pastoral rangelands of northern Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2016)Livestock grazing can affect soil structure, function and productivity, with the strength of its effects hinging heavily on the type of grazing management system adopted. Planned grazing management, involving short-duration, ... -
Community perceptions on spatio-temporal land use changes in the Amboseli ecosystem, southern Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2016)Resource changes observed in rangeland ecosystems have triggered a myriad of ecological, social and economic dynamics, often with adverse implications on pastoral livelihoods. This study applied an integrated approach using ... -
Assessment of yield loss caused by the African white rice stem borer (maliarpha separatella rag (lepidoptera: pyralidae) at Mwea irrigation scheme, Kirinyaga county, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2016)Information on losses caused by the African white rice stem borer, Maliarpha separatella rag, which is an important rice pest in Kenya is scanty. The development and implementation of effective pest management strategies ... -
A study of the African white rice stem borer (maliarpha separatella rag.) population density fluctuations at Mwea irrigation scheme in central Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2017)The African white rice stem borer (Maliarpha separatella Ragonot) is a major pest of rice in Kenya. To understand and develop appropriate management packages, its population dynamics were studied at Mwea irrigation scheme ... -
Local experiences in irrigation management transfer (IMT): the case of west Kano scheme in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2016-05-03)The paradigm of the public management of irrigation infrastructure and services has failed in developing countries. Currently, there is a general tendency to transfer the management of such infrastructure and services to ...